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Pretendians: Indigenous Identity Fraud

Indigenous identity fraud has become so common that there is a “Pretendian List” circulating on the internet that includes Canadians and Americans. The term “Pretendian” is used to call out a person...
June 21, 2024

Justice Prayers - June 19, 2024

It takes some of us a lifetime to learn that Christ, our Good Shepherd, knows exactly what He is doing with us. He understands us perfectly. - W. Phillip Keller UN food chief warns of areas with zero...
June 19, 2024

We Are HOME

Recently I visited Joseph Bya and his wife Sana in their home in Cornwall, Ontario. Sitting in their bright, comfortable kitchen, we reminisced about the day, 8 years earlier, when we first met in...
June 17, 2024

Justice: “Survival” of the fittest?

What images and associations come to mind when you ponder the phrase, “Survival of the fittest?” All my life I have assumed that the phrase meant the strongest ones become stronger and more numerous...
June 14, 2024

See Things Differently: Sponsorship Stories

In this episode we're joined by Bev Stephenson, a dedicated volunteer in refugee resettlement in the US. Bev shares her experiences co-sponsoring Afghan and Cuban refugee families alongside her church...
June 12, 2024

Justice Prayers - June 12, 2024

The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. - Isaiah 11:6 Nigeria Confronts Its Worst...
June 12, 2024

Engaging Across Experiences for a More Just Society

I have had the privilege of participating in several conferences this spring, each of which touched on a different aspect of my work on poverty in Canada. They explored issues including housing...
June 10, 2024

Justice Prayers - June 5, 2024

When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” - John 21...
June 5, 2024

My Retirement is Today

My last day with the CRCNA is May 31st, 2024. The thought of retirement is intriguing. I used to wonder how far away it was, with my plan initially set for 2028. But now, it's just around the corner...
May 31, 2024
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